Mumbai beggar builds ₹7.5 cr fortune, sparks debate
Bharat Jain, a Mumbai beggar for 40 years, quietly amassed ₹7.5 crore through smart savings and investments. His story blurs the line between charity and business, raising questions about urban giving. As cities crack down on begging, Jain’s life reveals how empathy-fuelled income can turn into wealth and why smart charity needs as much thought as smart investing.